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Fonya Harris Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jul 18, 2003

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

Fonya

Harris

53

30

62 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Jul 18, 2003

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

7027

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

03-1320089

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

5457

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1223) and 4 other sources
Fonya Wraye Harris, aged 30, was last seen on the night of July 18, 2003, at her residence on East 41st Street in Los Angeles, California. She left her home around 10:00 p.m. with her ex-boyfriend, driving away in a white 1994 Plymouth Voyager minivan. Harris never returned and has not been heard from since. Despite extensive searches and investigations, her whereabouts remain unknown.

At the time of her disappearance, Fonya was in good physical and mental condition, according to her family. She was last seen wearing a black linen dress, silver hoop earrings, and brown platform sandals. Notably, Fonya had several distinctive tattoos, including "RIP Grandma" on her left forearm and a butterfly on her left shoulder.

Her case remains unsolved, with few leads. Authorities are still seeking information, and her family continues to advocate for renewed attention to her disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 18, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Fonya Wraye Harris | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing: Fonya Wraye Harris - 411 Gina
  • Fonya Wraye Harris - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1223

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    83%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP139172
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP139172 • Found Jan 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP162585
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP162585 • Found Aug 4, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Tattoo: butterfly
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP132299 • Found Jul 20, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%115–145 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — El Cajon, California - unidentified case UP109913
    Jane Doe — El Cajon, California
    UP109913 • Found Sep 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%111 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California - unidentified case UP78204
    Jane Doe — South Pasadena, California
    UP78204 • Found Sep 6, 2020
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'2"
    Weight 87%140–155 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Stanton, California - unidentified case UP7690
    Jane Doe — Stanton, California
    UP7690 • Found Sep 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–30 vs 30 when missing
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 35%165 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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